U19 USA vs Argentina Wednesday 10:30 AM Youtube Link

[Wbbfan1]

 

[Wbbfan1]

Team Comparisons: http://www.fiba.com/world/u19women/2015/2207/Argentina-USA

Will post like stats link when available.

 

[iri10]

It may be that the Argentines are a bit undersized. Napheesa would be the center on this team.

 

[rvwsleep]

48-18 at the half. Total mismatch. I know the opposition is the strongest but there's nothing that Collier can't do and very well. Rebounding, shooting (3's included), defense are all performed at a very high level. She does push the ball a little far in front of her when she dribbles (effective on a fast break but not in traffic) but that's how closely her game has to be scrutinized before you can find something she doesn't do at the very highest level.

 

[UConnCat]

48-18 at the half. Total mismatch. I know the opposition is the strongest but there's nothing that Collier can't do and very well. Rebounding, shooting (3's included), defense are all performed at a very high level. She does push the ball a little far in front of her when she dribbles (effective on a fast break but not in traffic) but that's how closely her game has to be scrutinized before you can find something she doesn't do at the very highest level.

Her defense needs work but that's true of most high school players. She has incredibly long arms which will allow her to get lots of steals and deflections.

 

[triaddukefan]

Well next up is Canada

 

[UConnCat]

Well next up is Canada

No celebrating by the Canadians this time.

I'm thinking a US v Australia final. Aussies are winning easily, led by incoming Stanford freshman Alanna Smith, SMU post Alicia Froling and Baylor guard Kristy Wallace.

 

[rvwsleep]

Russia beat this same Argentina team by 35 earlier in the tournament. It should be a good game between them and Australia. If all goes according to plan, they would meet in the semi's while we would play Belgium in the other half of the draw.

 

[triaddukefan]

Russia beat this same Argentina team by 35 earlier in the tournament. It should be a good game between them and Australia. If all goes according to plan, they would meet in the semi's while we would play Belgium in the other half of the draw.

Dont count out Team Espana

 

[Bigpetunia]

This game would have been totally stultifying to watch unless you were a Husky fan. But, for me, Napheesa provided all the interest for which one could hope. She moves like a gazelle on the floor, and, while the quality of coaching she's about to receive is going to make her infinitely better, she's NCAA-ready right now! Our favorite team is so deep and so talented that Geno has the luxury of bringing the three Freshmen along slowly. There's not that much pressure on them in an immediate sense, which, of course, will benefit them enormously. But, of the three, I suspect that N.C. will be the hardest to keep on the bench very long...she will be another UConn superstar before it's all over!

 

[Boreifs]

Anybody else notice that Jeff Walz was not there today. I'm assuming he was ill; hope it's not serious.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Collier showed off her skills again today after an off game Monday. Her jumper is super smooth, she moves without the ball beautifully, and she causes havoc all over the court with her length, quickness, and hustle. She had 11 points (5-8 fg), 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and a block in 25 minutes.

The more I watch Dangerfield the more I feel she might be able to start as a freshmen at UConn. She had 6 points, 4 steals, and no TO's in 14 minutes, and she started the second half. Her jumper looked excellent and she made a highlight-reel steal and bank-shot after a spin move.

Ali Patberg had her best game today as well. Notre Dame will continue to be the biggest threat to the Huskies, I believe.

 

[CocoHusky]

The more I watch Dangerfield the more I feel she might be able to start as a freshmen at UConn. She had 6 points, 4 steals, and no TO's in 14 minutes, and she started the second half. Her jumper looked excellent and she made a highlight-reel steal and bank-shot after a spin move

Slu,
I said the same thing a few days ago. Dangerfield's game management (control of tempo) is the best I have ever seen at any level. Maybe Chris Paul in NBA.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Slu,
I said the same thing a few days ago. Dangerfield's game management (control of tempo) is the best I have ever seen at any level. Maybe Chris Paul in NBA.

Watching her you'd think she had at least a year of college experience, not be a year away from going.

 

[sarals24]

Slu,
I said the same thing a few days ago. Dangerfield's game management (control of tempo) is the best I have ever seen at any level. Maybe Chris Paul in NBA.

She and Nurse are going to be a ridiculous combo. Just when opponents think they are safe after Mo graduates...

 

[Gus Mahler]

Collier showed off her skills again today after an off game Monday. Her jumper is super smooth, she moves without the ball beautifully, and she causes havoc all over the court with her length, quickness, and hustle. She had 11 points (5-8 fg), 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and a block in 25 minutes.

The more I watch Dangerfield the more I feel she might be able to start as a freshmen at UConn. She had 6 points, 4 steals, and no TO's in 14 minutes, and she started the second half. Her jumper looked excellent and she made a highlight-reel steal and bank-shot after a spin move.

Ali Patberg had her best game today as well. Notre Dame will continue to be the biggest threat to the Huskies, I believe.

I saw that steal and spin move (Crystal). You might well be right: She seems to be a very mature player already.